For a great cultural experience, you should try London in the holiday season.
Visit Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park for instant Christmas spirit. Expect winter markets, fairground rides, ice skating and grottos.
Christmas light displays and decorations make London shine over the holiday season. The world-famous Christmas lights of Oxford Street and huge Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square must be seen.
Watching a pantomime (or "panto") is a great British tradition that's as much a part of Christmas as decorating trees and gift-giving! Panto is a fun type of musical comedy theatre for children and adults. 'Cinderella' is playing throughout December at the Lyric Hammersmith.
Feel like a kid again by visiting the largest toy shop in the world and pick up some unique gifts at Hamleys of London. Since 1760 Hamleys has been selling amazing toys and bringing delight. Their flagship store is on Regent Street.
From November onwards you can buy a bag of hot roasted chestnuts from a street vendor. There's nothing more wintery than eating warm chestnuts on a cold day. Get yours from Petticoat Lane Market.
Mulled wine is red wine mixed with spices. It’s served warm and may be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. It’s traditionally drunk during winter.
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